Submission Deadline: August 12, 2026 Click Here to submit artwork. Review competition guidelines Here. On view December 4, 2026 through March 1, 2027 CAC Virtual Gallery In the Open Air explores the rich tradition of plein air painting and captures the fleeting beauty of the natural world directly from observation. From sweeping coastlines to remote wilderness, the exhibition will celebrate light, atmosphere and the immediacy of working outdoors. The mission of this competition is to encourage artists to develop and refine their classical art skills and spotlight their mastery by providing a new platform for showcasing contemporary-traditional works of art. All submissions should be en plein air Awards: First Place: $1000 Second Place: $500 Third Place: $250 Honorable Mention: $100 Special Recognition Awards will also be additionally and exclusively available for Student Artist, Mentorship Program and Associate Artist Members. Recipients of the Special Recognition Awards will receive $50. The Judge for this installment of Excellence in Traditional Fine Art Competition is TBD. Multiple opportunities for visibility will be provided for approximately 30-40 works of exceptional artistic merit from each competition. This visibility will include: Exhibition on the CAC website Featured posts on social media channels Winners will be featured in the CAC Newsletter
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